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How a Deaf Superfan Fires Up Austin FC and Sparks an Award-Winning Short Film
Feb. 08, 2024
Professors Aaron Rochlen and Stephanie Cawthon highlight the story of Capo Leo Bopp.

National Center Launches at UT Austin to Support Success for Millions of Disabled College Students
Nov. 07, 2023
A national research center has launched at The University of Texas at Austin to support disabled student experiences and achievement after high school. 

Faculty Members’ Research and Expertise Recognized at 2023 AERA Annual Meeting
Apr. 18, 2023
Four faculty members in the College of Education were presented with awards at this year’s AERA Annual Meeting for dedication, research, contributions and achievements in the field of education.

Kizzy Albritton: From Preschools to Presidential Suites
Mar. 02, 2023
From Black preschoolers to Black professionals, Black people are constantly under surveillance and policing and struggle to find safe spaces to express Black joy, even during Black History Month. Read more…

The Profound Impact Mentorship Can Have on Achievement: Video Q&A with Associate Professor Kizzy Albritton
Feb. 19, 2023
As part of a storytelling series celebrating Black History Month, we welcomed our community members to share their stories to inspire others and encourage open, thought-provoking dialogue. We sat down with Dr. Kizzy Albritton, associate professor in the Department of Educational Psychology, to tell us more about her…

Kizzy Albritton: It's Time to Invest in Federally Funded Universal Preschool Education | Opinion
Dec. 09, 2022
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Alumnus Colin Muething is Changing Lives Through Extraordinary Assessment and Treatment of Severe Problem Behavior
Dec. 05, 2022
Colin Muething, a COE alumnus, was named a 2022 Outstanding Young Texas Ex. He spoke with us about his work and how COE helped prepare him to live out his calling and advocate for a population that often goes unseen.

Educational Psychology Alumnus Receives 2022 Outstanding Young Texas Ex Award
Aug. 09, 2022
Dr. Colin Muething Colin Muething, Ph.D., ’16, is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and a psychologist in the Severe Behavior Program at Marcus Autism Center, where he serves as Program Manager of the Intensive Outpatient Program, one of three programs of…

Sarah Kate Bearman and the Role Mental Health Plays in the Gun Control Debate
May. 28, 2022

Kizzy Albritton Discusses Black Students’ Mental Health
May. 11, 2022